Angel - Six Bar (adult)
The Six Bar Angelfish, scientifically known as Pomacanthus sexstriatus, is a striking marine fish characterized by six vertical bars alternating in blue and yellow hues across its body. With its vibrant colors and graceful swimming, it's a prized addition to marine aquariums.
Care Requirements:
Tank Size: Provide a spacious aquarium of at least 100 gallons for a single fish, as they need plenty of room to swim and establish territories.
Water Parameters: Maintain stable water conditions with a temperature range of 72-78°F (22-25°C), pH between 8.1-8.4, and specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.
Diet: Offer a varied diet consisting of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and spirulina. Supplement their diet with algae sheets to meet their herbivorous needs.
Tank Environment: Create a habitat with plenty of live rock structures, caves, and hiding spots to mimic their natural reef environment. Ensure adequate water flow and moderate to high lighting.
Compatibility: Exercise caution when housing with other fish as they can be territorial and aggressive, especially towards other angelfish and similarly shaped or colored species. Avoid keeping them with small, delicate invertebrates as they may nip at corals and ornamental shrimp.
Reef Compatibility: Six Bar Angelfish are not considered reef safe. While they may initially coexist peacefully with corals, there's a risk they may nip at coral polyps and other sessile invertebrates as they mature. Therefore, it's advisable to house them in fish-only or FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) setups rather than reef tanks.
Regular monitoring of water parameters, maintaining a balanced diet, and providing adequate tank space and hiding spots will help ensure the health and well-being of Six Bar Angelfish in captivity.
